#1. This week's number one is former international guard Martynas Gecevicius (193-88, currently plays in Greece). He was the major contributor in Olympiacos' victory against the league outsider Panelefsiniakos (2-9) 94-76 in the Greek A1 in Sunday night's game.
Gecevicius scored 13 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in a mere 15 minutes on the court.
Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus (11-0) is placed first in the A1.
So far his team won all eleven games in the Regular Season.
This year Gecevicius averages: 9.5ppg, 1.7rpg, 1.2apg, 2FGP: 77.8%(14-18), 3FGP: 46.9%(15-32) and FT: 91.7%(22-24) in the 10 games he played so far.
He played for the Lithuanian senior national team two years ago.

#2. Second place goes to an international swingman Jonas Maciulis (199-85, currently plays in Euroleague). Maciulis led his Greek team Panathinaikos to a victory against the sixth-ranked Unicaja Malaga (1-2) 78-73 in the Euroleague last Thursday.
He scored 14 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
Panathinaikos Athens (2-1) is placed third in group E.
Maciulis' overall stats this season are: 9.6ppg, 4.5rpg, 1.2apg, 2FGP: 57.4%(27-47), 3FGP: 36.0% and FT: 68.0%.
He is in the roster of the Lithuanian senior national team.

#3. The Lithuanian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international small forward Simas Jasaitis (202-82, currently plays in Eurocup). Jasaitis contributed to Lokomotiv's victory against the fourth-ranked Spartak St.Petersburg (0-1) 84-70 in the Eurocup on Wednesday night.
He recorded 15 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists in 34 minutes.
Lokomotiv Kuban (1-0) is placed first in group K.
There are only four games left until the end of the Eurocup Top 16. So now every game will be critical.
Jasaitis has relatively good stats this year: 11.1ppg, 4.9rpg, 1.6apg, 2FGP: 77.8%(21-27), 3FGP: 31.3% in the seven games.
He is also a member of the Lithuanian senior national team.

#4. An experienced forward Donatas Zavackas (203-80, college: Pittsburgh, currently plays in Eurocup), who plays in Latvia could not help VEF Riga (0-1) in their last game on Tuesday. Despite Zavackas' very good performance the fourth-placed VEF Riga was defeated 86-82 on the road by the second-ranked Valencia Basket in the group J of Eurocup.
He was the second best scorer with 18 points. Zavackas also added 4 rebounds.
Zavackas' overall stats this season are: 7.3ppg and 4.0rpg.
He used to play for the Lithuanian U20 national team
back in 2000.

#5. International point guard Sarunas Jasikevicius (192-76, college: Maryland, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against the league outsider Lagun Aro GBC (2-14) crushing them 98-50 in the Spanish ACB last Sunday.
Jasikevicius recorded 10 points and added 3 passes in only 11 minutes.
Regal FC Barcelona (9-7) is placed eighth in the ACB.
It's Jasikevicius' first season with the team.
This year his overall stats are: 5.3ppg and 1.3apg in the nine games.
Jasikevicius plays currently for the Lithuanian national team.

#6. Center Egidijus Dimsa (205-85, currently plays in Estonia) led TU/Rock to a victory over the sixth-ranked Rapla (6-8) crushing them 79-51 in the Estonian KML on Saturday night.
He was MVP of the game. Dimsa recorded 15 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.
Tartu Ulikool/Rock (13-0) is placed first in the KML.
So far his team won all thirteen games in the Regular Season.
Dimsa's total stats this season are: 8.6ppg and 5.9rpg.
He is a former university international player as he played for the Lithuanian team four years ago.

#7. International power forward Darius Songaila (204-78, agency: Priority Sports, college: Wake Forest, currently plays in VTB United League), who plays in Ukraine was not able to help BC Donetsk (4-6) in their last game. Despite Songaila's very good performance BC Donetsk (#7) lost 63-74 at home to the leading Unics Kazan in the group A of VTB United League.
He had a double-double by scoring 15 points and getting 11 rebounds in 26 minutes.
Songaila is currently ninth on the list of top scorers and also on the list of most steals (second place).
He has very reliable stats this year: 14.4ppg, 6.4rpg, 1.3apg and 2.1spg in the nine games.
Songaila is also Lithuanian national team player.

#8. Forward Dainius Salenga (197-77, currently plays in Eurocup) contributed to Budivelnyk's victory against the third-ranked Banvit BK (0-1) 76-69 in the Eurocup last Wednesday.
He recorded 14 points.
Budivelnyk Kyiv (1-0) is placed first in group I.
Salenga's total stats this season are: 8.0ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.1apg.
He used to play for the Lithuanian national team
back in 2005.

#9. Former international point guard Arvydas Eitutavicius (188-82, college: American, currently plays in Poland) contributed to an easy victory against the league outsider Rosa Radom (3-12) 89-72 in the Polish TBL on Saturday night.
Eitutavicius scored 20 points (went 6 for 6 at the free throw line) in a mere 17 minutes.
Anwil Wloclawek (9-6) is placed sixth in the TBL.
This year Eitutavicius' total stats are: 8.3ppg, 1.7rpg and 1.4apg in the 12 games.
He used to play for the Lithuanian national team
three years ago.

#10. Power forward Valdas Dabkus (204-84, currently plays in Poland), who plays in the Polish TBL was not able to secure a victory for Energa Czarni (8-7) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Dabkus' very good performance Energa Czarni was defeated 85-81 on their home court in Slupsk by the lower-ranked Polpharma (#8).
He was the top scorer with 18 points. Dabkus also added 7 rebounds.
Dabkus has averaged so far 9.4ppg, 6.6rpg and 1.2spg.
He is a former U21 international player as ten years ago he still played for the Lithuanian national team.

#11. Former U20 international point guard Evaldas Zabas (188-88, currently plays in Czech Republic) was the main contributor in a BK Pardubice's victory against the ninth-ranked Levharti Chomutov crushing them 113-82 in the Czech Republic NBL last Saturday.
Zabas was the best player in that game. He scored 22 points and added 4 assists in 21 minutes.
Zabas is ranked third on the list of the top scorers in the league with 18.2ppg.
This year he also averages: 3.6rpg, 3.2apg and 1.3spg in the 18 games.
Zabas used to play for the Lithuanian U20 national team
five years ago.

#12. International point guard Mantas Kalnietis (195-86, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Eurocup) is a teammate of previously mentioned Simas Jasaitis and both played together in the last Eurocup game.
Kalnietis contributed to Lokomotiv's victory against the fourth-ranked Spartak St.Petersburg 84-70.
He recorded 8 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in 28 minutes.
This year Kalnietis has relatively solid stats: 12.5ppg, 4.5rpg and 6.5apg in the two games.
He is also in the roster of the Lithuanian national team.

#13. Former U21 international guard Gediminas Navickas (180-84, currently plays in Romania) contributed to a Targu Mures' victory against the closely-ranked Timisoara 77-67 in the Romanian Division A on Thursday night.
Navickas was the top player that evening. He recorded 18 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 26 minutes.
Navickas has reliable stats this year: 14.0ppg, 2.4rpg, 3.2apg and 1.6spg in the five games.
He used to play for the Lithuanian U21 national team
eight years ago.

#14. Former University international guard Augustas Peciukevicius (192-91, currently plays in Estonia), who plays in the Estonian KML couldn't help KK Parnu (5-10) in their last game. Despite Peciukevicius' very good performance KK Parnu was edged 79-76 in Tallinn by the one of league's weakest teams (#8) Tln Kalev.
He was the second best scorer with 21 points. Peciukevicius also added 7 rebounds and 9 assists in 36 minutes.
His stats this year are: 14.3ppg, 5.6rpg, 5.5apg and 1.9spg in the 14 games.
Peciukevicius used to play for the Lithuanian university national team
back in 2011.

#15. Former University international center Michailis Anisimovas (214-84, currently plays in Eurocup) is a teammate of previously mentioned Dainius Salenga and both played together in the last Eurocup game.
Anisimovas helped his Ukrainian team Budivelnyk win their game against the third-ranked Banvit BK 76-69.
He recorded 6 points, 4 rebounds and 2 blocks.
Anisimovas belongs to league's best blockers and is ranked #5.
He has averaged so far 8.4ppg, 4.4rpg and 1.1apg.
Anisimovas used to play for the Lithuanian university national team
six years ago.

The list of other players, who all have Lithuanian passport but never been selected to any of Lithuanian national teams:

#1.Benas Veikalas (192-G-83, college: Metro St., currently plays in Germany) led Telekom Baskets to a surprising victory over the seventh-ranked TBB Trier (10-8) 90-76 in the German BBL on Sunday night.
He was the top player that evening. Veikalas scored 22 points.
Telekom Baskets Bonn (7-10) is placed 13th in the BBL.
This season Veikalas has relatively solid stats: 10.5ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.1apg.

#2.Nik Stauskas (198-G-93, currently plays college basketball in the States) led Michigan to an easy victory against the University of Nebraska (0-3) 62-47 in the NCAA last Wednesday.
Stauskas scored 13 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
The University of Michigan has 3-0 conference record this season.
So far his team won all three games in the conference.
Stauskas has reliable stats this season: 12.5ppg, 4.5rpg and 6.5apg.
He has a dual citizenship: Canadian and Lithuanian.
Despite Stauskas' Lithuanian passport, he previously played for the Canadian U19 national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Lithuanian team.

#3. Experienced Christopher Young (206-F/C-79, college: Michigan, currently plays in Belgium), who plays in the Belgian Ethias League could not help one of league's weakest teams Okapi Aalstar (7-4) to beat Belfius Mons-Hainaut (8-4).
Young scored 9 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
But Okapi Aalstar was crushed 96-73 on the road by the leading Belfius Mons-Hainaut.
Young belongs to league's best rebounders (ranked #6) and also on the list of best blockers (fourth place).
He has averaged so far 6.7ppg and 6.6rpg.
Young is a naturalized American.
Strangely he has never played in Lithuania.

#4.Zygimantas Jonusas (200-F-82, currently plays in Italy) contributed to Juvecaserta's shocking victory against the second-ranked Banco di Sardegna Sassari (11-3) 88-81 in the Italian SerieA last Sunday.
He scored 10 points and added 4 passes.
JuveCaserta (7-7) is placed ninth in the SerieA.
Jonusas has averaged so far 9.2ppg, 4.6rpg, 1.2apg and 1.4spg.

#5.Gabas Maldunas (203-F-93, currently studies in the States) led Dartmouth to an easy victory against the U.S.Military Academy 75-58 in the NCAA last Tuesday.
He scored 13 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
The Dartmouth College has conference record this season.
Maldunas has averaged so far 9.2ppg, 4.6rpg, 1.2apg and 1.4spg.

#6.Olegas Legankovas (197-SF-94, currently plays in Germany) was not able to help Bayer Giants in their game against Fraport Skyliners II in the German ProB (third division).
He recorded 9 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 18 minutes.
His team was crushed by 40 points 107-67.
Legankovas has averaged so far 4.6ppg and 3.5rpg in the 13 games he played so far.

#7.Deividas Busma (212-C-87, agency: Two Points, college: Idaho St., currently plays in Spain) contributed to a CB Clavijo's victory against the closely-ranked Leche Rio Breogan 77-69 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) in Friday night's game.
He recorded 7 points in 18 minutes.
Busma has averaged so far 5.0ppg and 2.7rpg in the six games.

#8.Rokas Garlauskas (198-F-92, currently plays in Denmark) was not able to secure a victory for SISU in their game against Vaerlose in the Danish Ligaen.
He scored 6 points.
His team was edged 79-78.
This season Garlauskas averages only 1.4ppg.

#9.Donatas Visockis (208-C-86, college: Portland St., currently plays in Cyprus) couldn't help Omonia in their game against Keravnos in the Cypriot Division A.
He scored 8 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
His team was badly defeated by 18 points 76-58.
Visockis has averaged so far 2.3ppg and 4.0rpg.

#10.Mantas Griskenas (200-F-85, college: Wichita St., currently plays in Romania) managed to help CSU Atlassib Sibiu in a victory against the closely-ranked Rovinari 73-68 in the Romanian Division A on Wednesday night.
He recorded only 3 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 30 minutes.
Griskenas averaged so far 10.4ppg and 5.5rpg in the 16 games.

There were just four rounds played in Regular Season of LKL and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Host teams show no mercy winning all games. The most important game in the last round took place in Vilnius between second ranked Neptunas (5-2) and fourth ranked Lietuvos rytas (5-2) on Saturday night. Neptunas was defeated by Lietuvos rytas on the road 79-92. Lietuvos rytas made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during... [read more]

There were just four rounds played in Regular Season of LKL and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Host teams show no mercy winning all games.

The most important game in the last round took place in Vilnius between second ranked Neptunas (5-2) and fourth ranked Lietuvos rytas (5-2) on Saturday night. Neptunas was defeated by Lietuvos rytas on the road 79-92. Lietuvos rytas made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Lietuvos rytas outrebounded Neptunas 41-20 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Travis Peterson (208-85, college: Samford) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 7 assists. Greek center Loukas Mavrokefalidis (207-84) contributed with 18 points and 4 assists for the winners. Lietuvos rytas' coach Rimas Kurtinaitis used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international guard Mindaugas Girdziunas (188-89) replied with 16 points for Neptunas. Lietuvos rytas moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Neptunas. Lietuvos rytas is looking forward to face Siauliai (#7) on the road in the next round. Neptunas will play against Dzukija (#6) and is hoping to win this game. LKL top team - Lietkabelis (7-0) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat eighth ranked Nevezis (0-5) in Panevezys 83-69. Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international center Ksistof Lavrinovic (209-79) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 6 rebounds and Lorenzo Williams who added 10 points and 8 assists during the contest. At the losing side American guard James Woodard (191-94, college: Tulsa) responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Undefeated Lietkabelis have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-0 record. Nevezis at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Lietkabelis will play against P.Zvaigzdes (#5) in Pasvalys in the next round. Nevezis will play on the road against Juventus in Utena and hopes to get finally their first victory.Bottom-ranked Juventus is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their sixth consecutive match to seventh ranked Dzukija (3-4) 88-86 on Saturday evening. The winners were led by Alejandro Hernandez who scored that evening 22 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Even 18 points and 8 assists by Anthony Ireland did not help to save the game for Juventus. Dzukija moved-up to sixth place. Loser Juventus still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Vytautas. Dzukija will meet higher ranked Neptunas (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Juventus will play against P.Zvaigzdes (#5) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.Bottom-ranked Vytautas is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their sixth consecutive match to fifth ranked P.Zvaigzdes (4-2) 80-74. Arturs Ausejs fired 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. P.Zvaigzdes have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 4-2 record. Vytautas at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. P.Zvaigzdes' next round opponent will be Juventus (#9) in Utena. Vytautas will play on the road against the league's second-placed Zalgiris in Kaunas and looks forward to get finally their first victory.The game between second ranked Zalgiris (6-1) and 7th ranked Siauliai (2-4) in Kaunas on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Zalgiris beat guests from Siauliai 85-67. It was a very good performance for Vasilije Micic who helped to win the game recording 12 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Zalgiris have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 6-1 record behind leader Lietkabelis. Siauliai lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with four games lost. Zalgiris will face bottom-ranked Vytautas (#10) in Prienai in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Siauliai will play at home against Lietuvos rytas and hope to win that game.

Bottom-ranked Juventus is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their sixth consecutive match to seventh ranked Dzukija (3-4) 88-86 on Saturday evening. The winners were led by Spanish guard Alejandro Hernandez (189-90) who scored that evening 22 points, 7 assists and 4 steals and point guard Gediminas Navickas (180-84) supported him with 17 points. Even 18 points and 8 assists by American point guard Anthony Ireland (175-91, college: Loyola Mary, agency: Octagon Europe) did not help to save the game for Juventus. His fellow American import center LaRon Dendy (205-88, college: Middle Tenn.St., agency: David Lee Services) added 19 points for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dzukija moved-up to sixth place. Loser Juventus still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Vytautas. Dzukija will meet higher ranked Neptunas (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Juventus will play against P.Zvaigzdes (#5) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.Top scorers:Dzukija: A.Hernandez 22+2reb+7ast, G.Navickas 17+4reb+1ast, A.Kashirov 12+5reb+1ast, P.Petrilevicius 10+4reb+1ast, K.Reinhardt 9+3reb+2ast, G.Zalalis 8+4reb+1astJuventus: L.Dendy 19+4reb+1ast, A.Ireland 18+4reb+8ast, J.Flowers 13+2reb+3ast, S.Buterlevicius 11+5reb+1ast, C.Lindbom 8+3reb+1ast, M.Kupsas 8+1reb

Bottom-ranked Vytautas is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their sixth consecutive match to fifth ranked P.Zvaigzdes (4-2) 80-74. P.Zvaigzdes dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Vytautas' 26. Latvian guard Arturs Ausejs (192-90) fired 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American guard Ryan Harrow (188-91, college: Georgia St., agency: 3Eye) chipped in 13 points. International forward Eigirdas Zukauskas (205-92) produced 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and international swingman Edvinas Seskus (196-95, agency: Players Group) added 18 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. P.Zvaigzdes have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 4-2 record. Vytautas at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. P.Zvaigzdes' next round opponent will be Juventus (#9) in Utena. Vytautas will play on the road against the league's second-placed Zalgiris in Kaunas and looks forward to get finally their first victory.Top scorers:P.Zvaigzdes: A.Ausejs 17+5reb, N.Balashov 14+5reb, R.Harrow 13+3reb+3ast, A.Zhukanenko 11+1reb+1ast, T.Lekunas 9+2reb+4ast, V.Bobrov 6+2reb+1astVytautas: E.Zukauskas 18+7reb+5ast, E.Seskus 18+3reb+2ast, T.Klimavicius 14+7reb, T.Dimsa 10+2reb+2ast, J.Sinica 5+3reb, K.Apsitis 3

The most important game in the last round took place in Vilnius between second ranked Neptunas (5-2) and fourth ranked Lietuvos rytas (5-2) on Saturday night. Neptunas was defeated by Lietuvos rytas on the road 79-92. Lietuvos rytas made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Lietuvos rytas outrebounded Neptunas 41-20 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Travis Peterson (208-85, college: Samford) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 7 assists. Greek center Loukas Mavrokefalidis (207-84) contributed with 18 points and 4 assists for the winners. Lietuvos rytas' coach Rimas Kurtinaitis used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international guard Mindaugas Girdziunas (188-89) replied with 16 points and Colombian-Spanish power forward Juan Palacios (206-85) added 11 points and 4 assists in the effort for Neptunas. Five Neptunas players scored in double figures. Lietuvos rytas moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Neptunas. Lietuvos rytas is looking forward to face Siauliai (#7) on the road in the next round. Neptunas will play against Dzukija (#6) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers:Lietuvos rytas: T.Peterson 21+4reb+7ast, L.Mavrokefalidis 18+2reb+4ast, C.Kramer 12+3reb+3ast, R.Carter 12+2reb+1ast, J.Baron 9+7reb+2ast, M.Echodas 6+10rebNeptunas: M.Girdziunas 16+2reb+2ast, L.Kisielius 13+1reb+1ast, J.Palacios 11+4reb+4ast, R.Seibutis 10+3reb+4ast, A.Butkevicius 10+4reb+3ast, T.Delininkaitis 8+1reb+1ast

LKL top team - Lietkabelis (7-0) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat eighth ranked Nevezis (0-5) in Panevezys 83-69. Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international center Ksistof Lavrinovic (209-79) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 6 rebounds and American point guard Lorenzo Williams (187-84, college: Rice) who added 10 points and 8 assists during the contest. At the losing side American guard James Woodard (191-94, college: Tulsa) responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Malcolm Grant (185-88, college: Miami, FL) scored 13 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lietkabelis have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-0 record. Nevezis at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Lietkabelis will play against P.Zvaigzdes (#5) in Pasvalys in the next round. Nevezis will play on the road against Juventus in Utena and hopes to get finally their first victory.Top scorers:Lietkabelis: K.Lavrinovic 24+6reb+2ast, G.Leonavicius 12+3reb, D.Lavrinovic 10+3reb+2ast, L.Williams 10+2reb+8ast, V.Cepukaitis 8+5reb, S.Jasaitis 6+5rebNevezis: J.Woodard 14+6reb+1ast, M.Grant 13+3reb+4ast, V.Likhodey 10+6reb+3ast, J.Tamulis 10+1reb+2ast, G.Matulis 9+2reb, V.Koreniuk 9+7reb

The game between second ranked Zalgiris (6-1) and 7th ranked Siauliai (2-4) in Kaunas on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Zalgiris beat guests from Siauliai 85-67. Zalgiris dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Siauliai's 26. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a very good performance for Serbian point guard Vasilije Micic (196-94, agency: BeoBasket) who helped to win the game recording 12 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. American center Brandon Davies (208-91, college: BYU, agency: BeoBasket) contributed with 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Guard Kristupas Zemaitis (192-96) replied with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Donatas Sabeckis (197-92) added 14 points and 8 assists in the effort for Siauliai. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Zalgiris have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 6-1 record behind leader Lietkabelis. Siauliai lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with four games lost. Zalgiris will face bottom-ranked Vytautas (#10) in Prienai in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Siauliai will play at home against Lietuvos rytas and hope to win that game. Top scorers:Zalgiris: A.Milaknis 17+2reb, B.Davies 15+7reb+2ast, V.Micic 12+6reb+7ast, A.Kavaliauskas 10+1reb+2ast, P.Valinskas 9+1reb+1ast, A.Toupane 8+4reb+4astSiauliai: L.Birutis 16+6reb, D.Sabeckis 14+1reb+8ast, K.Zemaitis 12+5reb+6ast, N.Zeisloft 12+3reb+4ast, A.Urbutis 5+2reb+1ast, V.Sarakauskas 3+9reb

Gediminas Orelik selected the top Lithuanian playing abroad in last week's games - 3 days ago

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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Lithuanian players, who play currently abroad. This week's number one is an international swingman Gediminas Orelik (199-90). He led Umana Venezia to a victory over the closely-ranked Banvit in the Basketball Champions League in Tuesday night's game.
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Lithuanian players, who play currently abroad.

#1. This week's number one is an international swingman Gediminas Orelik (199-90, currently plays in Basketball Champions League). He led his Italian team Umana Venezia to a victory over the closely-ranked Banvit (0-1) 108-101 in the Basketball Champions League in Tuesday night's game.
Orelik was MVP of the game. He recorded 24 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists (made all of his six free throws) in 39 minutes on the court. It was his first game for Umana Venezia this season.
His team is placed in the Basketball Champions League.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
Orelik is currently a member of the Lithuanian senior national team.

#2. Second place goes to an international power forward Arturas Gudaitis (211-93, currently plays in Euroleague). He could not help Armani Milano (0-1) in their last game on Thursday. Despite Gudaitis' very good performance Armani Milano was defeated 93-84 on the road by the second-ranked CSKA.
He recorded 15 points. It was his first game for Armani Milano this season.
But the season just started, so everything may happen.
Gudaitis is in the roster of the Lithuanian senior national team.

#3. The Lithuanian player who performed third best last week abroad was former University international power forward Julius Jucikas (205-89, agency: Octagon Europe, currently plays in Latvia). He contributed to an easy victory against the seventh-ranked Jurmala (0-1) 85-70 in the Latvian LBL on Saturday night.
Jucikas scored 11 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 25 minutes.
BK Ventspils (4-0) is placed second in the LBL.
So far his team won all four games in the Regular Season.
But the season is still in it's first stage and everything can happen.
It's Jucikas' first year with the team.
This season he averages: 9.3ppg, 3.5rpg, 2FGP: 56.0%(14-25) and FT: 81.8% in four games he played so far.
Jucikas played for the Lithuanian university national team six years ago.

#4. Shooting guard Deividas Kumelis (188-95, currently plays in Holland) was the main contributor in Leeuwarden's victory against the league outsider Weert (0-2) 96-80 in the Dutch Eredivisie in Sunday night's game.
He was the best player in that game. Kumelis recorded 19 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals. It was his first game for Leeuwarden this season.
His team is placed third in the Eredivisie.
But there are still lots of games to play and it's a long way to go.
Kumelis used to play for the Lithuanian U20 national team
back in 2015.

#5. Former U22 international guard Paulius Dambrauskas (195-85, agency: Players Group, currently plays in Poland) contributed to a MKS Dabrowa Gornicza's victory against the closely-ranked Wilki Morskie (2-2) 84-73 in the Polish PLK last Wednesday.
He scored 13 points and added 3 assists in 30 minutes.
MKS Dabrowa Gornicza (2-0) is placed third in the PLK.
Dambrauskas has relatively good stats this year: 13.5ppg, 3.0rpg and 2.0apg in two games.
He used to play for the Lithuanian U22 national team
two years ago.

#6. Forward Marius Grigonis (198-94, currently plays in EuroCup) helped his German team ALBA Berlin win their game against the sixth-ranked Partizan (0-1) crushing them 111-85 in the Eurocup on Wednesday night.
Grigonis recorded 6 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. It was his first game for ALBA Berlin this season.
His team is placed first in the Eurocup.
Grigonis is an international player who is currently on the senior Lithuanian National Team roster.

#7. International forward Eimantas Bendzius (204-90, currently plays in Spain) helped Blusens Monbus win their game against the 14th-ranked Joventut (0-2) 77-68 in the Spanish Liga Endesa in Saturday night's game.
He scored 10 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 19 minutes.
Rio Natura Monbus Obradoiro CAB (2-1) is placed eighth in the Liga Endesa.
This year Bendzius' overall stats are: 7.3ppg and 4.0rpg in three games.
He is also Lithuanian national team player.

#8. Power forward Tauras Jogela (202-93, also represented by Players Group, currently plays in Poland) helped Wilki Morskie win their game against the closely-ranked Stelmet (2-1) 74-62 in the Polish PLK last Sunday.
Jogela was the top player that evening. He scored 16 points and grabbed 8 rebounds.
King Szczecin (2-2) is placed sixth in the PLK.
It's Jogela's first season with the team.
This year Jogela has relatively solid stats: 12.8ppg, 6.3rpg, 1.8apg and 1.5spg.
He used to play for the Lithuanian U22 national team
back in 2015.

#9. An experienced former U20 international guard Mantas Cesnauskis (189-81, currently plays in Poland) helped Czarni edge the closely-ranked Start (1-1) 89-88 in the Polish PLK in Sunday night's game.
Cesnauskis scored 15 points.
Czarni Slupsk (1-1) is placed ninth in the PLK.
Cesnauskis has reliable stats this season: 11.5ppg, 2.0rpg and 1.5apg.
He used to play for the Lithuanian U20 national team
seventeen years ago.

#10. Forward Arvydas Gydra (206-89, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Portugal) helped CAB Madeira win their game against the eighth-ranked Electrico FC (0-1) crushing them 109-79 in the Portuguese LPB last Saturday.
Gydra recorded 13 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 31 minutes.
CAB Madeira (2-0) is placed first in the LPB.
Gydra's stats this year are: 13.0ppg and 5.0rpg in two games.
He is a former U20 international player as eight years ago he still played for the Lithuanian national team.

#11. Former University international center Michailis Anisimovas (214-84, currently plays in Ukraine) was not able to help one of league's weakest teams Budivelnyk in their game against Dnipro in the Ukrainian Superleague.
Anisimovas recorded 8 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
His team was defeated 86-77.
Anisimovas' total stats this season are: 8.5ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.5apg.
He used to play for the Lithuanian university national team
ten years ago.

#12. Former U18 international center Aurimas Majauskas (203-93, another player represented by Octagon Europe, college: Sam Houston St., currently plays in ABA League) was not able to secure a victory for Dynamic BG in their last game. Despite Majauskas' very good performance Dynamic BG lost in an overtime 90-101 at home to the higher-ranked (#12) KK Primorska.
He was the top scorer with 23 points. Majauskas also added 6 rebounds (made all of his six free throws) in 29 minutes. It was his first game for Dynamic BG this season.
Majauskas used to play for the Lithuanian U18 national team
back in 2011.

#13. Former U20 international shooting guard Martynas Paliukenas (191-93, currently plays in Poland) is a teammate of previously mentioned Tauras Jogela and both played together in the last Polish PLK game.
Paliukenas helped Wilki Morskie win their game against the closely-ranked Stelmet 74-62.
He scored 10 points and had 5 steals.
Paliukenas' total stats this season are: 7.3ppg, 2.3rpg, 1.3apg and 2.3spg.
He used to play for the Lithuanian U20 national team
four years ago.

#14. Former U22 international forward Saulius Kulvietis (206-91, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Joventut in their last game. Despite Kulvietis' very good performance Joventut was edged 74-72 on their home court in Badalona by the leading FC Barcelona.
He was the top scorer with 16 points. Kulvietis also added 4 passes in 31 minutes.
This year Kulvietis' total stats are: 9.0ppg, 2.5rpg and 3.0apg in two games.
He used to play for the Lithuanian U22 national team
back in 2015.

#15. International power forward Evaldas Kairys (207-90, currently plays in FIBA Europe Cup) managed to help Demir Insaat Buyukcekmece Basket to win against Tartu Ulikool 73-68 in the FIBA Europe Cup in Wednesday night's game.
Kairys recorded only 2 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
Kairys has averaged so far 7.0ppg and 4.0rpg.
He is also in the roster of the Lithuanian national team.

The list of other players, who all have Lithuanian passport but never been selected to any of Lithuanian national teams:

#1.Ernestas Bruzas (183-PG-96, currently plays in Estonia) was the major contributor in Valga's victory against one of league's weakest teams TTU (0-1) crushing them 97-74 in the Estonian Alexela KML on Friday night.
Bruzas recorded 14 points in a mere 19 minutes. It was his first game for Valga this season.
His team is placed second in the Alexela KML.
There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.

#2.Marius Runkauskas (189-G-86, agency: Octagon Europe, currently plays in Romania) contributed to an easy victory against the eighth-ranked CS Dinamo Bucuresti (0-1) crushing them 97-65 in a derby game in the Romanian Liga Nationala on Sunday night.
Runkauskas recorded 9 points in 15 minutes. It was his first game for Steaua CSM this season.
His team is placed fourth in the Liga Nationala.

#3.Deividas Busma (212-C-87, agency: Two Points, college: Idaho St., currently plays in Croatia) managed to help KK Cibona VIP Zagreb in a victory against the ninth-ranked Jazine (0-1) 71-66 in the Croatian A1 in Tuesday night's game.
Busma recorded only 2 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 8 minutes on the court. It was his first game for Cibona this season.
His team is placed third in the A1.

#4.John Shurna (204-PF-90, college: Northwestern, currently plays in Spain) could not help Andorra (0-3) in their last game. Despite Shurna's good performance Andorra lost 77-81 on the road to the higher-ranked (#12) UCAM Murcia.
He scored 11 points in 25 minutes.
So far Andorra lost all three games in the Regular Season.
Shurna has averaged so far 7.7ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.7spg in three games he played so far.
He is a naturalized American.
Despite Shurna's Lithuanian passport, he previously played for the USA U19 national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Lithuanian team.
Strangely Shurna has never played in Lithuania.

#5.Andrius Mikutis (194-G/F-88, college: John Brown, currently plays in Germany) led SG Schwelmer Baskets to a victory over the ninth-ranked Fraport Skyliners II (1-2) 76-63 in the German ProB (third division) in Saturday night's game.
He was the top player that evening. Mikutis scored 20 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
EN Baskets Schwelm (3-0) is placed third in South group.
So far his team won all three games in the Regular Season.
Mikutis averaged so far 12.3ppg, 3.3rpg and 1.3apg.

#6.Povilas Gaidys (208-C-91, agency: SPORTlab Agency, college: Southeastern, currently plays in Austria) was not able to help Gmunden Swans (1-1) in their last game. Despite his good performance Gmunden Swans was edged 86-84 in Klosterneuburg by the lower-ranked (#5) Dukes.
Gaidys had a double-double by scoring 12 points and getting 11 rebounds in 30 minutes.
Gaidys has averaged so far 7.0ppg, 11.5rpg and 2.5apg in two games.

#7. Experienced Vilius Sumskis (215-F-84, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Norway) was not able to secure a victory for Fyllingen BBK in their game against Nidaros Jets in the Norwegian BLNO. Despite his very good performance in Sunday night's game He scored 13 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
Sumskis averaged so far 13.0ppg, 7.8rpg and 1.5apg.

#8.Robertas Grabauskas (208-C-90, agency: HMS, college: Northwood, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Caceres Basket in their game against Palma in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division), despite his good performance in Wednesday night's game.
He was the second best scorer with 11 points. Grabauskas also added 8 rebounds in 24 minutes.
But his team lost 64-69.
Grabauskas averaged so far 10.7ppg and 6.7rpg in three games.

#9.Julius Zurna (188-PG-86, currently plays in Germany) was the main contributor in Limburg's victory against the 14th-ranked BG Karlsruhe 87-85 in the German Regionalliga (fourth division) in Saturday night's game.
He was the top player that evening. Zurna recorded 36 points (!!!) and grabbed 4 rebounds (made all of his five free throws).
Zurna has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 22.0ppg, 2.7rpg, 3.0apg and 2.0spg.

#10.Raimundas Danys (198-F-85, also represented by Octagon Europe, currently plays in Switzerland) couldn't help Boncourt in their game against Neuchatel in the Swiss SBL. Despite his very good performance last Saturday Danys was the second best scorer with 14 points. He also added 6 rebounds and dished 4 assists.
Danys averaged so far 13.5ppg, 7.0rpg and 2.5apg.

Vytautas Prienu (LKL) inked 28-year old Ukrainian international point guard Denys Lukashov (190-82kg-89, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov). He played most recently at Enisey in Russian VTB league. In 13 FIBA Europe Cup games he averaged 4.2ppg, 1.8rpg and 2.0apg last season. Lukashov helped them to make it to the quarterfinals. He also played 21 games in VTB United League where he had 3.7ppg, 1.4rpg and 2.0apg. The most of previous (2015-16) season Lukashov spent at Lietuvos rytas. In 23 LKL game... [read more]

Vytautas Prienu (LKL) inked 28-year old Ukrainian international point guard Denys Lukashov (190-82kg-89, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov). He played most recently at Enisey in Russian VTB league. In 13 FIBA Europe Cup games he averaged 4.2ppg, 1.8rpg and 2.0apg last season. Lukashov helped them to make it to the quarterfinals. He also played 21 games in VTB United League where he had 3.7ppg, 1.4rpg and 2.0apg.The most of previous (2015-16) season Lukashov spent at Lietuvos rytas. In 23 LKL games he recorded 4.3ppg, 2.9rpg and 2.7apg. He contributed to his team winning the Cup and make to league semifinals. The other team Lukashov played that season for was Avtodor in Russian league. In 14 Eurocup games he got 7.4ppg, 2.4rpg and 3.3apg. He also played 16 games in VTB United League where he got 5.5ppg, 1.8rpg and 2.5apg. Lukashov won Ukrainian Superleague championship title in 2011.He has been also a member of Ukrainian international program for some years. Lukashov has regularly played for Ukrainian senior team since 2009 and previously for U21 National Team back in 2006.He represented Ukraine at the European Championships this year. His stats at that event were 6 games: 7.2ppg, 3.8rpg, 5.3apg, Steals-3 (2.0spg), FGP: 36.8%, 3PT: 33.3%.Lukashov has played also professionally for other Ukrainian teams like Budivelnyk, BC Kyiv, Azovmash, BC Donetsk and Kyiv Vovcha zgraya.

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